Poetry in Paradise recital

At the 8 March gathering, President Ian McDougall, a member of Poetry in Paradise, invited some of his poet mates along to share some very amusing and colourful bush poetry for the blokes.

Bob Dever – aka the Mudgeeraba Budgerigar - commenced the presentation with Evils of Drink, Headless Woman, Crab Pot Bait and Fast Food. Dave “Banjo” Farrer followed with Aussie favourites Clancy of the Overflow, Man from Ironbark and Nine Miles from Gundagai.

Poetry in Paradise founder Jeff Goudy recited Brain from Nowhere, his version of I Still Call Australia Home and Must Not Quit. Lounge President Ian McDougall completed the presentation with funnies Your Honour and Stranger Danger and, touching on depression issues, Bark You Black Dog.

Established nine years, Poetry in Paradise is the Gold Coast's only non-critiquing or judgmental poetry meeting/group. Poets meet at the Southport Library, Cnr Lawson & Garden Sts, from 1-3.45 pm on the third Sunday every month. New poets and visitors are always welcome, even if you just want to go along and listen.

Poets recite at community events such as Australia Day and Seniors Week and at libraries across the coast. Many members have had their material published.